Rex Leech
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|caption = Rex Leech as depicted in Superboy (vol. 4) #12 (February 1995). Art by Tom Grummett (penciler), Doug Hazlewood (inker), and Tom McCraw (colorist).
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|publisher=DC Comics
|debut = Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (February 1993)
|creators = Karl Kesel
Tom Grummett
Doug Hazlewood
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Rex Leech is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #20 in July 1993 and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superboy line of comics.{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |author-link=Robert Greenberger |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |author-link2=Martin Pasko |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |pages=196–197}}
Fictional character biography
Rex Leech is introduced in the aftermath of "The Death of Superman" event when he attempts to purchase Jimmy Olsen's picture of Superman's dead body. Jimmy punches Rex, who threatens to shoot him before Robin stops the incident.Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (February 1993)
Rex Leech later becomes Superboy's sole representative and manager.Adventures of Superman #502 (July 1993) He and Superboy make a deal to allow the latter to use the name and symbol of Superboy in exchange for half of all profits from merchandising being given to charity.Adventures of Superman #506 (November 1993)
Powers and abilities
Rex Leech is a shrewd businessman and a fast-talker. His talents lie in the areas of entertainment management, cross-promotion, and copyright law.
References
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External links
- [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=rexleech Rex Leech biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]
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Category:Characters created by Karl Kesel
Category:Comics characters introduced in 1993
Category:DC Comics businesspeople